Is it inappropriate to release music in the current situation?

[bionic 50,106]

With Gaga, Sam Smith etc postponing albums because of Coronavirus, is it really that unacceptable and inappropriate to release new music with all of this going on in the world? 

Putting aside the fact artists can't promote so easily, shipments/deliveries is more difficult etc, IMO it's not a huge 'no-no' to release an album.

[Queen Bitch 10,513]

It's inappropriae not to do so

[NFRatwell 23,290]

All you have to do is go to the Chromatica Discussion thread, grab some popcorn, and then you’ll get your answer 

[bionic 50,106]

1 minute ago, NFRockwell said:

All you have to do is go to the Chromatica Discussion thread, grab some popcorn, and then you’ll get your answer 

I'm trying to find level-headed/objective answers that exist beyond our combined desperation for new Gaga music

[Diamond Heart 4,400]

It depends. With Gaga, Sam etc, i do think its a bit inappropriate. They arent the ONLY people to have created their respective albums, producers, mixers etc all deserve recognition and adequate payment. And in my opinion during this time of crisis that would HEAVILY affect the performance of their albums.
However if your just releasing old songs, or songs theyve made in their mansions by themselves while the world is facing a crisis, go for it 

[Ryusei 61,110]

everyone can do what they want as long as they follow the safety measures. 

[bionic 50,106]

1 minute ago, Ryusei said:

everyone can do what they want as long as they follow the safety measures. 

artists would undoubtedly but what of the factory workers for CDs packaging, delivery people etc?

[NFRatwell 23,290]

Releasing digital music you make from home or made before - yes that’s ok 

Making people work and risk their lives to deliver your physical music - no that’s not ok

[dynamite 58,904]

We can enjoy various forms of entertainment and whether we buy/stream it is totally optional, so no I don't think it's inappropriate. 

Exploiting the pandemic and writing a Coronavirus theme song would be  but not the usual releases. 

[Head Empty 25,119]

It's impractical if you have a complete launch planned. Not inappropriate though - people could use some good music right now.

[bionic 50,106]

Just now, dynamite said:

 

Exploiting the pandemic and writing a Coronavirus theme song would be  but not the usual releases. 

Whta about Cardi B?

[LoLaA 2,357]

Music can bring happinnes among people, so I don't see why not. 
Physical albums will be delayed but we can stream it since there are digital platforms for music

 

[dynamite 58,904]

Just now, bionic said:

Whta about Cardi B?

Did she actually or are you talking about the memes 

[bionic 50,106]

Just now, dynamite said:

Did she actually or are you talking about the memes 

Talking about memes but she's still profiting of it?

[dynamite 58,904]

1 minute ago, bionic said:

Talking about memes but she's still profiting of it?

I have no opinion on that, I don't really know how she's profiting from other people making memes about her? I meant like specifically writing a song about Coronavirus and releasing it and keeping the money